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Sunday 24 July 2022
Heart disease is a worrying and potentially fatal condition, although many people often ignore the warning signs of this condition, because they are not aware of them, and it can be difficult to identify the symptoms of heart disease.
There are some telltale signs of heart disease that appear on the skin, which we review below, according to express
Swelling of the feet and lower legs
Swelling in your feet, ankles and lower legs can be a clear sign that your heart is not working as it should. One of the symptoms of heart disease is fluid buildup in the legs, which causes visible swelling.
If you notice swelling in your feet and lower legs, and there is no obvious cause such as injury to that area, you should get it checked out by a doctor.
Blue or purple spots on the skin
When you have blue or purple spots on your skin, it could be a sign of a blockage in a blood vessel.
Some people experience their limbs turning blue when they’re too cold, but if this happens to you when you’re at a normal temperature, it could be a sign that your blood isn’t getting enough oxygen.
If spots appear on your toes, this is called blue toe syndrome and if left untreated, it can cause the skin and tissues in the affected area to die.
– Blue or purple grid-like pattern
This mesh-like pattern makes your skin look mottled and discolored, some people may experience this when they are really cold, and it can also be a side effect of taking certain medications.
However, a blue or purple mesh-like pattern that appears for no apparent reason could be a symptom of heart disease.
The pattern on your skin is a sign of blockage of small arteries, which can lead to tissue and organ damage.
Yellow waxy growths
Yellow or orange waxy bumps may appear on your skin if you have unhealthy cholesterol levels. These lumps are usually painless, but that doesn’t mean they are harmless.
They tend to grow in the corners of your eyes, the back of your legs, or in the lines of your palm, so see your doctor right away if you develop these growths, they may need to do some tests to check your cholesterol.
Controlling your cholesterol should slow down growth, but if not, a dermatologist can help you.
– waxy bumps
The sudden appearance of a group of waxy bumps on your skin, which looks a bit like a rash, could be a sign of high cholesterol or diabetes.
These bumps are actually made of cholesterol caused by an alarmingly high level of a type of cholesterol known as triglycerides in the blood.
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